Tag Archives: walk

A “fangtastic” Halloween?

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Hardly! It sure isn’t “fangtastic” weather-wise today … in fact, it is about as ugly as it gets out there. We’re in the midst of a 36-hour rain and gusty wind event. Ugh. No … make that double ugh! I … Continue reading →

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Making mischief – Part 2.

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Linda Schaub

The sign in front of the house read “Welcome Little Monsters” and seeing this sign gave me a chuckle because, just down the street, a squirrel was wreaking havoc with a harvest display – boy, would those homeowners be mad … Continue reading →

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Pumpkins for munchkins.

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Today is National Pumpkin Day, so what better day and way to feature last Sunday’s annual tendering of pumpkins (and peanuts … of course) to the munchkins at Council Point Park. Every Fall I gather gourds to treat my furry … Continue reading →

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Marsh Meander.

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Linda Schaub

This is part 2 of my very long walk at Lake Erie Metropark last Saturday after the riverboat cruise. What began as a very chilly morning, morphed into a warm and sunny afternoon. You might have thought the rustic and … Continue reading →

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“D” is for Desolate.

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Autumn 2019 in the Northern Hemisphere began on Monday, September 23rd, exactly one month ago today. It’s anyone’s guess whether Mother Nature follows the rules about what we THINK Autumn should feel and look like and what we actually see before … Continue reading →

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Boat Trip!

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Last year I took a two-hour riverboat trip on the E.V. Clinton out of Lake Erie Metropark. It was a “discovery cruise” designed to combine a boat trip with a learning experience and was entitled “Eagle’s Eye Nature Cruise” and I … Continue reading →

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Happy Sweetest Day!

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Everyone should have someone who looks at them with adoring eyes. If you’ve been following this blog for over a year, you’ll recognize this picture from last Sweetest Day … yes, I could not help myself and had to use … Continue reading →

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They say it’s your birthday!

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Linda Schaub

I have to pause, amidst the miscellaneous and sundry squirrel posts, to duly honor my favorite nature nook. Council Point Park turns 25 years old in 2019. There will be no fanfare. No cake and ice cream. Not even balloons; … Continue reading →

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Discoveries …

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Today is not only Canadian Thanksgiving, but it is also Columbus Day. When I used to work downtown, it was a day that the bus was empty and you could sit anywhere you chose to, as so many regular bus … Continue reading →

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They’re creepy and they’re kooky.

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Mysterious and spooky. They’re all together ooky … those *&^# spiderwebs that cross my path every morning! Yep, nothing rivals stepping right into those gossamer spiderwebs that have been spun between trees or bushes overnight. Due to the angle of … Continue reading →